Re: connecting to ntl thro' router

In article <dh6tf2$lo9$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Steve church wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm sure this must be easy, but not for a novice. I've connected to NTL
> throught their cable modem via the Ethernet port. I now need to add a four
> port router to put a laptop on as well. What things do I need to configure
> to get it to work.

Make sure you get a router that's described as cable/DSL (in other words not
one with an ADSL modem built in). I use a Belkin router, which came with
excellent step by step instructions.

--

Jock Mackirdy
Bedford


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